This summer I have done a lot of walking. What began as a means to improve my health and well being, became my favourite part of my day – rain or shine.
Yesterday I came across an article on walking meditation. I found it interesting because I find walking very relaxing and peaceful and because I have never been able to quite capture the essence of meditation.
I have tried meditation several times through my life. I have tried various methods. I just never quite get there. I either get distracted, get frustrated, or my personal favourite – I get so relaxed that I fall asleep.
Walking meditation sounded ideal for me. This morning as I headed out for my walk, I decided I was going to try ‘Walking Meditation’. One step, two step – Kat stopped to smell a post. Start over. One step, two step – some guy on a bike came barreling down the sidewalk and tried to run us down. Start over. One step, two step – busy street, have to focus. Start over. One step, two step – Kat stopped to poop. Give it up already!
Obviously, walking meditation is strictly a solo endeavour meant to be done along a quiet beach – possibly at midnight. 🙄
Since we do not have any beaches in the vicinity and I am sound asleep well before midnight (not to mention Kat has a fit and guilts me out if I leave her behind when I head out for a walk), my quest for a workable meditation technique is still a work in progress.
Any ideas? I am open to suggestions🙂
Seclusion 101 with AnneMarie 
I’ve wanted todo that too. Never heard of counting steps(what do I know?) but heard people listen to meditations,or bible . Maybe put some relaxing music on your phone and walk. Myself I think your already doing it👍
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Maybe you are right🤗
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I have had the same problems with meditation, but I have no trouble letting my mind wander while I’m walking. I think that’s kind of the same thing, right? 😉
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Sorry it didn’t work out. If I tried walking outside of my yard with my pup it would turn out much like yours did I suspect. Walking around my large backyard is the best place I have found to walk and meditate. Have a super day.
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Thank you! You too👍
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Maybe🙄
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Walking meditation sounds like a great idea!
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It is still a work in progress for me, but it is coming along!
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I have been practicing walking meditation for 5 years early in the morning as part of my morning routine: it works
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I am still trying!
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It is a great idea!!!
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I am getting better at it!
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